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Canon 400D vs Pentax KF

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2006
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Old Model is Canon 350D
  • New Model is Canon 450D
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Older Model is Pentax K-70
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Canon 400D vs Pentax KF Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon 400D vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 400D was manufactured 17 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 400D scores against the KF for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Pentax KF

 400D KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon 400D

 KF 400D 
LaunchedNovember 2022October 2006Fresher by 195 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 400D and Pentax KF

 400D KF 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D features outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax KF has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 400D compared to the KF.

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and KF is 69 and 63 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and KF.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax KF to render greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 400D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography information
Pentax KF Portrait photography information
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
83
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography info
Pentax KF Street photography info
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than average (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KF as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography info
Pentax KF Travel photography info
47
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
66
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 shots)
more heavy than average (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KF as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging advice
Pentax KF Vlogging advice
9
no video
73
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than average (684g)
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Canon 400D vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS 400DPentax KF
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 400D Pentax KF
Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-10-14 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 161
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.00"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lb) 684 gr (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 664 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $850